How Do You Use A Tube Amplifier Attenuator At Home?
Guitar players love tube amplifiers, and tube amps sound best when they are cranked. Tubes produce more sustain, harmonics and distortion when they are played at high volumes. Learning how to use your amplifier is almost as important as learning how to play the guitar. However, unless you live in an isolated setting it will be difficult to practice with your amp at full volume without having problems with your neighbors. Power attentuators, also called “power soakers,” present a solution to the problem. They were originally designed to allow guitar players to crank their amps in small clubs and other smaller venues. However, they are also very useful for practicing and recording at home. You can master your amplifier at home without disturbing the neighbors. Connect the power attentuator to your amplifier. Place the power attentuator between the speaker output and the speaker cabinet of the amp. It allows you to control the volume after it has been amplified and before it comes through
